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What makes mo...

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What makes moon revolve around the earth?

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Large electrostatic force exerted by moon on the earth

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Small repulsive gravitational force exerted by earth on moon

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Large gravitational force exerted by earth on the moon

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Solution

The correct option is C Large gravitational force exerted by earth on the moon
Gravitational force exerted by the earth on the moon provides the necessary centripetal force required for the moon to orbit the earth.

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